Chhota Paithana - Islampur, Nalanda

Chhota Paithana is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Ranipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Paithana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Paithana is 244909. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chhota Paithana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhota Paithana

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Paithana village had a total population of 2,105 people, including 1,091 males and 1,014 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chhota Paithana

Chhota Paithana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chhota Paithana

Chhota Paithana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Chhota Paithana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Chhota Paithana is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Paithana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhota Paithana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chhota Paithana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhota Paithana village are given below:

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